How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06074: file string is not an ORACLE datafile?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06074: file string is not an ORACLE datafile with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06074: file string is not an ORACLE datafile

Reason for the Error RMAN-06074: file string is not an ORACLE datafile

The file header indicates that this file is not a datafile. The file may have been overlaid or corrupted.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06074: file string is not an ORACLE datafile ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

RESTORE the datafile to a new location, then do a SWITCH, and then retry the RECOVER command.